Sydney and Jesse's Birthday Party

WARNING:  You are about to read about the coolest birthday party Collin has attended (besides his own, of course). 

This morning, we headed North for Sydney (4) and Jesse's (2) birthday party.  They are children of someone I used to work with but still keep in touch with.  We had no idea what was in store for all of us when we arrived.  We knew we were in the right place when we drove up because of all of the cars parked in the front.  I noticed a LONG trailer and wondered why they needed one of these.  When we turned the corner to the back of the house, I immediately knew why.  Collin just stood there trying to decide where he wanted to go first. 

There was a petting zoo with baby pigs (2 months old), chickens, llama, chickens and other animals.  I thought Collin might be afraid of going in there but he did go in........and wanted me to go with him.  He did not pet any of the animals but enjoyed watching them run and hop around.

Deciding which animals are his favorite

The petting zoo was a nice size for a private party

If the petting zoo was not enough, there were not one but TWO different animals that Collin could ride.  He chose to ride the pony first and then rode....drum roll......the camel.  Yep, I did say camel.  Daddy even rode the camel with Collin.

I had to include this picture.  Does Daddy look like he is scared?  hehe

Collin spent most of his time in the bouncy house that included a slide.  Can you believe it?  I don't have any pictures of this one.  He loved jumping up and then sitting down before sliding down the slide.  As least he was big enough to be able to climb back into the bouncy house after sliding.  That would have been a lot of work for Mommy to have to pick him up and put him back in as many times as he used the slide.

After lunch of hot dogs and chips, we sang "happy birthday" to the honorees.  Collin had Daddy stand in line (there were a LOT of people there) to get him a "banilla" cake.  Just as with any other time he eats cake, he had me scrap off the icing before he ate it.  He did not leave a crumb on the plate either after shoving each piece into his mouth and filling it full. 

He did insist on the pink plate.  I chose the green one first by mistake and got corrected. I should have known.

He slept most of the way home and has been asleep for over 3 hours.  Yeah birthday party!!!!  After he gets up, we plan to ride his bike around the neighborhood to wear him out again.